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idli chilli is a unique recipe that you can make using leftover idlis. The best results are achievable using cold idlis so, if you have idlis left from breakfast or dinner then you can transform them into tongue-tickling chilly idli. 

Here is how you can transform one of the most common South Indian breakfast recipe – Idli, into an appetizing idli chilli party starter

If you have some leftover idlis, cut them into cubes, sauté in oil and inject some Oriental style excitement into it, with vinegar, soya and other sauces, and chunky veggies too. Not just youngsters but adults too, are sure to enjoy this idli chilli. 

Notes to make the perfect idli chilli recipe. 1. If you are making fresh batch of idlis, then refrigerate for at least half an hour so they consume less oil and do not stick to each other on frying. We have taken 7 medium sized idli which yeilds 2 cups. 2. For making the Idli Chilli recipe, cut the idli into cubes. Also, you can cut them into thick strips. 3. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute. We want the vegetables to be crunchy and not brown or soft. Add the tomato ketchup and sugar. It provides a tangy, sweet flavour to the chilly idli recipe. 4. Mix gently so the sauces coat the Idli Chilli well. Do not cook for more time or else the idlis will turn soggy and not stay crispy. 

Learn to make idli chilli recipe | chilli idli | idli chilli fry | with step by step photos and video below.

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

10 Mins

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Total Time

25 Mins

Makes

2 servings

Ingredients

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Method

For idli chilli
 

  1. To make idli chilli, heat 2 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the idli and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside.
  2. Heat the remaining 1½ tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  3. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  4. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
  5. Add the tomato ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soya sauce, red chilli sauce and salt mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the sautéed idlis and spring onions, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while tossing occasionally.
  7. Serve the idli chilli immediately garnished with spring onions.

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    1. If you have some leftover idlis, cut them into cubes, sauté in oil and inject some Oriental style excitement into it, with vinegar, soya and other sauces, and chunky veggies too. Not just youngsters but adults too, are sure to enjoy this idli chilli recipe | chilli idli | idli chilli fry | If you like the recipe the links given below are some similar recipes :
Method for Idli Chilli

 

    1. You must have eaten paneer chilli or tofu chilli, but idli chilli is a unique recipe that you can make using leftover idlis. The best results are achievable using cold idlis so, if you have idlis left from breakfast or dinner then you can transform them into tongue-tickling chilly idli. We have made idlis using this recipe for homemade soft idlis. If you are making fresh batch of idlis, then refrigerate for at least half an hour so they consume less oil and do not stick to each other on frying. We have taken 7 medium sized idli which yeilds 2 cups. 
      Step 2 – You must have eaten paneer chilli or tofu chilli, but <strong>idli chilli</strong> is a unique …
    2. For making the Idli Chilli recipe, cut the idli into cubes. Also, you can cut them into thick strips. Keep aside.
      Step 3 – For making the <strong>Idli Chilli </strong>recipe, cut the idli into cubes. Also, you can cut …
    3. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan. If you are health conscious instead of shallow-frying, you can even fry the idlis on a tava.
      Step 4 – Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan. If you are health conscious …
    4. Add the idli.
      Step 5 – Add the idli.
    5. Sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside. Alternatively, you can even deep-fry the idlis.
      Step 6 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till it turns light …
    6. Heat the remaining 1½ tbsp oil in the same broad non-stick pan.
      Step 7 – Heat the remaining 1&frac12; tbsp oil in the same broad non-stick pan.
    7. Add the ginger.
      Step 8 – Add the ginger.
    8. Add the garlic.
      Step 9 – Add the garlic.
    9. Add the green chillies. All the quantities can be adjusted as per your liking.
      Step 10 – Add the green chillies. All the quantities can be adjusted as per your liking.
    10. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
      Step 11 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for a few seconds.
    11. Add the onions. Instead of onions, you can make use of spring onion whites.
      Step 12 – Add the onions. Instead of onions, you can make use of spring onion whites.
    12. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
      Step 13 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    13. Add the capsicum. To make it more colourful, add bell peppers.
      Step 14 – Add the capsicum. To make it more colourful, add bell peppers.
    14. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute. We want the vegetables to be crunchy and not brown or soft. Add the tomato ketchup and sugar. It provides a tangy, sweet flavour to the chilly idli recipe.
      Step 15 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 1 more minute. We want the vegetables to be …
    15. Add the vinegar.
      Step 16 – Add the vinegar.
    16. Add the soya sauce.
      Step 17 – Add the soya sauce.
    17. Add the red chilli sauce and salt. Also, you can add chilli garlic sauce or schezwan sauce to make it more spicy.
      Step 18 – Add the red chilli sauce and salt. Also, you can add chilli garlic sauce or …
    18. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
      Step 19 – Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
    19. Add the sautéed idlis.
      Step 20 – Add the saut&eacute;ed idlis.
    20. Add the spring onions, mix gently so the sauces coat the Idli Chilli well. Do not cook for more time or else the idlis will turn soggy and not stay crispy.
      Step 21 – Add the spring onions, mix gently so the sauces coat the&nbsp;<strong>Idli Chilli</strong>&nbsp;well. Do not cook …
    21. Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while tossing occasionally and our Idli Chilli is ready.
      Step 22 – Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while tossing occasionally and our<strong> …
    22. Serve the idli chilli | chilli idli | idli chilli fry | immediately garnished with spring onions.
      Step 23 – Serve the&nbsp;<strong>idli chilli | chilli idli | idli chilli fry |</strong>&nbsp;immediately garnished with spring onions.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy333 cal
Protein4 g
Carbohydrates21.9 g
Fiber1.4 g
Fat26.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium428.8 mg

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Abnash Kaur

Oct. 4, 2020, 3:50 p.m.

Yum. It was good

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Tarla Dalal

Oct. 4, 2020, 3:50 p.m.

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Deepa Ketan Doshi

Aug. 18, 2020, 3:48 p.m.

Really tasty and easy to make Thank you for the recipe

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Aug. 18, 2020, 3:48 p.m.

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Madhu

April 5, 2020, 6:40 a.m.

Simple and perfect. Easy to make and tasty.

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Tarla Dalal

April 5, 2020, 6:40 a.m.

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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Gandhi Dhwani

April 11, 2015, 2:54 p.m.

I had some leftover idlis at my place, so i decided to make this recipe. It came out amazingly well. Also i dont like paneer, so i thought making it with idli will be a great idea. The sauces and the veggies add a great taste and crunch to these soft idlies. Loved it!

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